The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) sponsored by the Volunteer Center at the United Way of NWMI, will sponsor a new initiative called KISS, Keeping Independent Seniors Safe. It's a telephone reassurance program that utilizes volunteers to make telephone reassurance calls three times a week to shut in seniors. This free Monday, Wednesday and Friday telephone reassurance program offers adults aged 60 and older a chance to remain in their own home while alleviating some of their fears and isolation. Participants will be called at home by the RSVP volunteers as a "check on" system. The pilot program initiative is open to seniors in Grand Traverse County. To volunteer to make these reassurance calls contact Susan McQuaid, Director of the Volunteer Center at 947-3200 Ext. 205 or susan@unitedwaynwmi.org.
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Community in Brief: 05/21/2013
Weather balloon launch; TCAPS Music Boosters concert; library plant sale and more.
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Local student earns rank of Eagle Scout
Nicholas Loew, an Elk Rapids High School freshman has earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
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Community in Brief: 05/20/2013
Interlochen schedule changes; author program; SEEDS fashion show; and more.
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Community in Brief: 05/19/2013
Beekeepers meeting; Korean War story; Swirl in Petoskey; and more.
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You're Needed: 05/18/2013
Organizers of the Art Rapids! fair to be held in June in Elk Rapids are seeking host families for some of the artists who will be participating in the event.
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Community Newsmakers: 05/18/2013
David Barr and Beth Dwaihy-Barr will be honored at the Legacy Gala on Saturday, June 15 at the Novi Civic Center in Novi.
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Community in Brief: 05/18/2013
Moyers' interview on climate; Short's kick-off party; chamber music on IPR; and more.
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Education Newsmakers: 05/18/2013
TC Central High School Freshman, Taylor Weckstein, has been named Distinguished Finalist in the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards in Michigan for the creation of her charitable organization Giving 1 Family at a Time (G.1.F.T).
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Community in Brief: 05/17/2013
Travelogue; Kids' Creative Expo; native plant sale; and more.
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Community in Brief: 05/16/2013
International Affairs Forum; Old Engine Club swap meet; art opening; and more.
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Community in Brief: 05/15/2013
Bethany meeting; Peace Corps get-together; ice cream social and plant sale; and more.
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Community in Brief: 05/14/2013
Photo exhibit opens; LIWdA hosts program; film festival; and more.
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Community in Brief: 05/13/2013
Antrim Republican Women meet; infant eye exams; Human Rights forum; and more.
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Service News: 05/13/2013
Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City has been awarded the 2012 MH-65 Aviation Standardization Excellence Award for exemplary performance during their annual standardization evaluation held in September of 2012.
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Community in Brief: 05/12/2013
Kids' books sought; Torch area potluck; wildflower walks; and more.
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Education Newsmakers: 05/11/2013
Traverse City Area Public Schools announced the students selected as 2013 Music Booster and Departmental Scholarship recipients.
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You're Needed: 05/11/2013
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will host a kickoff meeting for Adopt-A-Beach volunteers at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, in the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center on M-72 in Empire.
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Community in Brief: 05/11/2013
Brunch and garden sale; TCAPS Makerspace; Boys book club; and more.
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Community in Brief: 05/10/2013
Wings of Wonder program; Mushroom forays; birding hike; and more.
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Community in Brief: 05/09/2013
School open house; lunch for seniors; West Shore Community College graduation; and more.
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Community in Brief: 05/08/2013
Kingsley Library Friends meet; Dance Center concerts; shimmy class for seniors; and more.
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Community in Brief: 05/07/2013
Father Fred sale; help Goodwill Inn; Genealogy meeting; and more.
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Community in Brief: 05/06/2013
Library Friends meet; school road rally; Railroad Society meets; and more.
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Service News: 05/06/2013
Marine Corps Pvt. Jesse J. Jensen, son of Yolonda Garr of Clarksville, Tenn., and Vince Jensen, of Fife Lake, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C.
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Education Newsmakers: 05/06/2013
The following is a partial list of area students named on the Dean’s List at Central Michigan University for the Fall 2012 semester:
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Community in Brief: 05/21/2013
IWitness Look at Moore, OK Tornado
Trailer: 'The Last Stand' Available on Blu-ray Disc, DVD, Digital Download
Okla. tornado survivor finds dog buried alive under rubble
Pickler's Dance Moves Cause A Stir
Reporter Cries Over Devastation
Sneak Peek: 'Modern Family' Says Good Bye
RAW: Moore, OK tornado touches down near school
Robert Pattinson Moves Out
RAW: Russian dash cam catches car 20 feet in the air
Oklahoma tornado survivor: "Everything is gone"
Khloe Lashes Out at Kim Kardashian's Critics
Couple Argues As Woman's Lover Crawls Out Window
RAW: Brad Paisley Forgets Lyrics To His Own Song
Justin Bieber Gets Booed
RAW: TV Staff Take Cover From Tornado
New 'Anchorman 2' Trailer, Drake Joins List of Rumored Cameos
Eva Longoria's Wardrobe Malfunction
Heat Star Dwyane Wade Surprises Coral Gables Teen At Prom
Steak n' Shake waitress scores huge tip
Singer Miguel Accidentally Lands on Fan At Billboard Music Awards
